Multiple / comprehensive ophthalmology fellowships

175 multiple / comprehensive ophthalmology fellowships and training programmes in ophthalmology across 49 countries, including Switzerland, India, Spain.…

The Fellowship Directory lists 175 multiple / comprehensive ophthalmology fellowship and training listings at 151 institutions and programme networks. The main training cities are Barcelona, New Delhi and Zurich. 45% say they accept international medical graduates and 5% describe a visa route. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements. This includes 1 national DFMS/DFMSA specialty tracks, not confirmed hospital vacancies. Fellowships, observerships and specialist-training pathways are different categories; some listed calls are closed.

Frequently asked questions

How many multiple / comprehensive ophthalmology fellowship and training listings are there?

175 listings at 151 institutions and programme networks are listed, each researched from official sources. This includes 1 national DFMS/DFMSA specialty tracks, not confirmed hospital vacancies. Fellowships, observerships and specialist-training pathways are different categories; some listed calls are closed.

Can international medical graduates apply?

78 of the 175 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 9 describe a visa route. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.

When are the next application deadlines?

Programa de Residência Médica em Oftalmologia (HC-FMUSP) (Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) – Hospital das Clínicas): 26 October 2026; Programa de Residência Médica em Oftalmologia (Escola Paulista de Medicina) (Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) – Escola Paulista de Medicina): 30 October 2026; Residência Médica – Oftalmologia Ano Opcional (R4) (Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) – Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Oftalmologia e Ciências Visuais): 30 October 2026.

Switzerland 23

CHEChief-Resident Surgical Training (Chef de clinique, Ophthalmochirurgie)Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Fondation Asile des aveugles), University of Lausanne · Lausanne, SwitzerlandCHEESASO Master Diploma in Higher Ophthalmology (MDHO)ESASO – European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (Foundation), Lugano Training Centre · Lugano, SwitzerlandOpen to IMGsCHEHospitation (Visiting Observership) for Qualified OphthalmologistsStadtspital Zürich Triemli, Augenklinik · Zurich, SwitzerlandCHEICO Three-Month Fellowship – Bern University Eye Clinic (host centre)International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) / Inselspital, Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde Bern · Bern, SwitzerlandOpen to IMGsCHEICO Three-Month Fellowship – University Hospital Basel (host centre)International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) / Universitätsspital Basel, Augenklinik · Basel, SwitzerlandOpen to IMGsCHEOphthalmic Surgery Training (Schwerpunkt Ophthalmochirurgie)Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Augenklinik (HOCH Health Ostschweiz) · St. Gallen, SwitzerlandCHEOphthalmic Surgery Training (Schwerpunkt Ophthalmochirurgie)Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW), Augenklinik · Winterthur, SwitzerlandCHEOphthalmic Surgery Training (Schwerpunkt Ophthalmochirurgie)Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ), Augenklinik · Zurich, SwitzerlandCHEOphthalmic Surgery Training (Schwerpunkt Ophthalmochirurgie), Basel–Baselland AllianceUniversitätsspital Basel (USB), Augenklinik, with Kantonsspital Baselland Augenklinik · Basel, SwitzerlandCHEOphthalmic Surgery Training for Senior Residents (Oberärzt*innen, Schwerpunkt Ophthalmochirurgie)Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Augenklinik · Zurich, SwitzerlandCHEOphthalmology Residency and Surgical Training Posts (Ausbildungsklinik Kategorie B1/B2)Vista Klinik / Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken · Binningen, SwitzerlandCHEOphthalmology Training Rotation at Kantonsspital Baselland (Weiterbildungsverbund with USB)Kantonsspital Baselland (KSBL), Augenklinik · Liestal, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Residency Training in Ophthalmology (Formation post-graduée)Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), Ophthalmology Service · Geneva, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training Concept in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery (Weiterbildungskonzept Augenklinik)Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS), Eye Clinic · Lucerne, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology (Médecins assistants)Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Fondation Asile des aveugles), University of Lausanne · Lausanne, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology (Weiterbildung Facharzt Ophthalmologie)Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ), Augenklinik · Zurich, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic SurgeryAugenklinik Heuberger (Spitalpark) · Olten, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic SurgeryKantonsspital St. Gallen, Augenklinik (HOCH Health Ostschweiz) · St. Gallen, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic SurgeryKantonsspital Winterthur (KSW), Augenklinik · Winterthur, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic SurgeryStadtspital Zürich Triemli, Augenklinik · Zurich, SwitzerlandCHEPostgraduate Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery (Weiterbildungsverbund Basel–Baselland)Universitätsspital Basel (USB), Augenklinik, in training alliance with Kantonsspital Baselland (Liestal) Augenklinik · Basel, SwitzerlandOpen to IMGsCHESpecialist Training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery (Servizio di Oftalmologia)Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Clinica di Oftalmologia – Ospedale Regionale di Lugano · Lugano, SwitzerlandCHESpecialist Training in Ophthalmology FMH and Ophthalmic Surgery FMH (SIWF-certified)Kantonsspital Aarau (KSA), Augenklinik · Aarau, Switzerland

India 18

INDComprehensive Ophthalmology / Medical Officer Programme / IOL FellowshipDr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) · New Delhi, IndiaINDFellowship in Comprehensive OphthalmologyAravind Eye Hospitals · Coimbatore (also Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Tirunelveli), IndiaINDFellowship in Comprehensive OphthalmologyThe Eye Foundation · Coimbatore, IndiaINDFellowship in Comprehensive OphthalmologyVenu Eye Institute & Research Centre · New Delhi, IndiaINDInternational Fellowships in Vitreoretina, Paediatric Ophthalmology and GlaucomaNarayana Nethralaya · Bengaluru, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye HospitalDr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital · New Delhi, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Hiranandani Fortis Hospital, DOVS Eye InstituteHiranandani Fortis Hospital, DOVS Eye Institute · Navi Mumbai, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - L V Prasad Eye Institute, Academy for Eye Care EducationL V Prasad Eye Institute, Academy for Eye Care Education · Hyderabad, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Mahatme Eye Bank and Eye HospitalMahatme Eye Bank and Eye Hospital · Nagpur, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - MGM Eye InstituteMGM Eye Institute · Raipur, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya Tertiary Eye InstituteSadguru Netra Chikitsalaya Tertiary Eye Institute · Satna, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Shri Ganesh Vinayak Eye HospitalShri Ganesh Vinayak Eye Hospital · Raipur, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDLong-Term Fellowships (Cornea & Refractive, Phaco & Refractive, Vitreoretinal, Glaucoma, Paediatric & Strabismus, Uvea & Medical Retina, Orbit/Oculoplasty/Oncology, Neuro-ophthalmology)Narayana Nethralaya · Bengaluru, IndiaINDObservership (All Specialities)Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) · New Delhi, IndiaINDObservership Programme (incl. SAARC Ophthalmologists Observership)Sankara Nethralaya · Chennai, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDPost-Doctoral Fellowship in Community and Comprehensive OphthalmologyChristian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, Department of Ophthalmology (Schell Eye Hospital) · Vellore, IndiaINDPost-Doctoral Short-Term Training in Ophthalmology (Foreign Nationals)All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi · New Delhi, IndiaOpen to IMGsINDRGUHS Skill-Based Fellowships in OphthalmologyNarayana Nethralaya · Bengaluru, India

Spain 12

ESPBarraquer Foundation International Scholarship ProgramBarraquer Ophthalmology Centre / Instituto Barraquer · Barcelona, SpainOpen to IMGsESPCornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma and Vitreoretinal FellowshipsFundación de Investigación Oftalmológica (Instituto Oftalmológico Fernández-Vega) · Oviedo, SpainESPExternal Doctors Training ProgramBarraquer Ophthalmology Centre / Instituto Barraquer · Barcelona, SpainOpen to IMGsESPMIR Ophthalmology Residency (House Officer Programme)Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre / Barraquer Institute · Barcelona, SpainOpen to IMGsESPMIR Ophthalmology Residency Programme – Clínica Universidad de NavarraClínica Universidad de Navarra, Department of Ophthalmology · Pamplona, SpainESPMIR Ophthalmology Residency – Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de SantiagoComplexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) · Santiago de Compostela, SpainESPMIR Ophthalmology Residency – Hospital Universitari Joan XXIIIHospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII (ICS Camp de Tarragona) · Tarragona, SpainESPMIR Ophthalmology Residency – IMO Teaching Unit (Guía/Itinerario Formativo Tipo)Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO Grupo Miranza) · Barcelona, SpainESPMIR Specialist Training in Ophthalmology (Programa formativo de la especialidad de Oftalmología)Ministerio de Sanidad – Comisión Nacional de la Especialidad de Oftalmología · Madrid, SpainOpen to IMGsESPObservership ProgramBarraquer Ophthalmology Centre / Instituto Barraquer · Barcelona, SpainOpen to IMGsESPObservership Programme (Specialised External Rotation)Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO) Barcelona / Fundación IMO with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona · Barcelona, SpainESPUniversity Master Programmes (All Subspecialties)IOBA - Instituto Universitario de Oftalmobiología Aplicada, Universidad de Valladolid · Valladolid, Spain

China 8

CHNAdvanced Training Program for Personnel from outside the Chinese Mainland (Clinical Observation / Research)Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University · Guangzhou, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - Beijing Tongren Eye CenterBeijing Tongren Eye Center · Beijing, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye HospitalC-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital · Shenzhen, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - Joint Shantou International Eye CenterJoint Shantou International Eye Center · Shantou, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Anhui Second Provincial People's HospitalAnhui Second Provincial People's Hospital · Hefei, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Department of OphthalmologyFirst Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Department of Ophthalmology · Hefei, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - He Eye Specialist HospitalHe Eye Specialist Hospital · Shenyang, ChinaOpen to IMGsCHNIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong KongJoint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong · Shantou, ChinaOpen to IMGs

Australia 7

AUSAnnual Fellowships (Fred Hollows Foundation Fellowship; Miocevich Retina Fellowship)Lions Eye Institute · Perth (Nedlands), AustraliaAUSAustralian Ophthalmology Fellow - Outreach and Indigenous Eye Health (job advert)Lions Outback Vision (Lions Eye Institute) · Perth (with travel across regional WA), AustraliaCitizens/PR onlyAUSIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Lions Eye Institute at University of Western Australia, Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesLions Eye Institute at University of Western Australia, Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences · Perth, AustraliaOpen to IMGsAUSIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Queensland Eye InstituteQueensland Eye Institute · Brisbane, AustraliaOpen to IMGsAUSIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Royal Adelaide HospitalRoyal Adelaide Hospital · Adelaide, AustraliaOpen to IMGsAUSRANZCO Vocational Training Program (VTP) in OphthalmologyRoyal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) · Sydney, AustraliaCitizens/PR onlyAUSSydney Eye Hospital Foundation Fellowship ProgramSydney / Sydney Eye Hospital (Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation) · Sydney, AustraliaOpen to IMGsVisa route

France 7

FRADES d'Ophtalmologie (Diploma of Specialised Studies in Ophthalmology)Université Paris Cité, Faculty of Health (Île-de-France ophthalmology DES) · Paris, FranceFRADES d'Ophtalmologie – Faculté de Médecine de NiceUniversité Côte d'Azur, Faculty of Medicine (CHU de Nice) · Nice, FranceFRADES d'Ophtalmologie – Université de LilleUniversité de Lille, UFR3S Faculty of Medicine (CHU de Lille) · Lille, FranceFRADFMS / DFMSA — OphthalmologyNational DFMS/DFMSA network — coordinated by Université de Strasbourg · Multiple cities, FranceOpen to IMGsVisa routeFRADU Exploration en ophtalmologie (University Diploma in Ophthalmic Investigations)Université Paris Cité, Faculty of Health · Paris, FranceOpen to IMGsFRADU Perfectionnement aux techniques d'imagerie et d'explorations fonctionnelles en ophtalmologieUniversité Paris Cité (taught at Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild) · Paris, FranceFRADU Urgences en ophtalmologie (University Diploma in Ophthalmic Emergencies)Sorbonne Université, Faculté de Santé (Quinze-Vingts site) · Paris, France

Germany 6

DEUGuest Doctor Observership (Hospitation als Gastarzt)University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Ophthalmology (Augenklinik und Poliklinik) · Würzburg, GermanyOpen to IMGsDEUHospitation / ObservershipGoethe University Frankfurt, Department of Ophthalmology · Frankfurt am Main, GermanyDEUMainzer Curriculum – Specialist Training in OphthalmologyUniversity Medical Center Mainz, Department of Ophthalmology (Augenklinik und Poliklinik) · Mainz, GermanyOpen to IMGsDEUSpecialist Training Curriculum in Ophthalmology (Assistenten-Curriculum zur Facharztreife Augenheilkunde)Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Ophthalmology (Campus Benjamin Franklin and Campus Virchow-Klinikum) · Berlin, GermanyDEUSpecialist Training Curriculum in Ophthalmology (WBO 2020)Ortenau Klinikum Offenburg-Kehl, Eye Clinic · Offenburg, GermanyDEUVisiting Doctor / Hospitation for Applicants from AbroadUniversity Eye Hospital Tübingen (Universitätsklinikum Tübingen) · Tübingen, GermanyOpen to IMGs

Nepal 5

NPLAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - B.P. Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic StudiesB.P. Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic Studies · Kathmandu, NepalOpen to IMGsNPLAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - Tilganga Institute of OphthalmologyTilganga Institute of Ophthalmology · Kathmandu, NepalOpen to IMGsNPLFellowship and Modular Training Programmes for OphthalmologistsTilganga Institute of Ophthalmology · Kathmandu, NepalOpen to IMGsNPLIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Tilganga Eye Hospital (Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology)Tilganga Eye Hospital (Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology) · Kathmandu, NepalOpen to IMGsNPLLong-Term Fellowships (Pediatric, Vitreo-Retina, Oculoplastic, Cornea)Lumbini Eye Institute & Research Center (LEIRC) · Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar), Nepal

Netherlands 5

NLDSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Medische vervolgopleiding oogheelkunde) – UMC UtrechtUMC Utrecht, Department of Ophthalmology · Utrecht, NetherlandsNLDSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Opleiding tot oogarts)Nederlands Oogheelkundig Gezelschap (NOG) – eight training clinics · Utrecht, NetherlandsNLDSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Opleiding tot oogarts) – Amsterdam UMCAmsterdam UMC (AMC and VUmc), Department of Ophthalmology · Amsterdam, NetherlandsNLDSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Opleiding tot oogarts) – Maastricht UMC+Maastricht UMC+, University Eye Clinic (Universiteitskliniek voor Oogheelkunde) · Maastricht, NetherlandsNLDSubspecialty Fellowships (Oculoplastics, Cornea, Glaucoma, Paediatrics, Medical Retina, Vitreoretinal)The Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam) · Rotterdam, NetherlandsOpen to IMGs

United Kingdom 5

GBRAcute and General Ophthalmology Fellow - Moorfields South (NHS Jobs advert)Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · London, United KingdomOpen to IMGsVisa routeGBRClinical Observership (City Road)Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · London, United KingdomOpen to IMGsGBRManchester International Fellowship Scheme (Ophthalmology posts at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital)Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust · Manchester, United KingdomOpen to IMGsVisa routeGBRMedical Postgraduate Fellowships (all subspecialty services)Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · London, United KingdomGBROphthalmic Specialist Training (OST)The Royal College of Ophthalmologists · London, United Kingdom

Brazil 4

BRAPrograma de Residência Médica em Oftalmologia (Escola Paulista de Medicina)Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) – Escola Paulista de Medicina · São Paulo, BrazilBRAPrograma de Residência Médica em Oftalmologia (HC-FMUSP)Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) – Hospital das Clínicas · São Paulo, BrazilBRAPós-Graduação Lato Sensu em Oftalmologia 2027 – Centro Oftalmológico de Minas GeraisFaculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (FCMMG/FELUMA) – Centro Oftalmológico de Minas Gerais (AEP/COMG) · Belo Horizonte, BrazilOpen to IMGsBRAResidência Médica – Oftalmologia Ano Opcional (R4)Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) – Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Oftalmologia e Ciências Visuais · São Paulo, Brazil

Indonesia 4

IDNHospital-Based Specialist Training Programme (PPDS RSPPU) in Ophthalmology (Ilmu Kesehatan Mata)Cicendo National Eye Hospital (RS Mata Cicendo) - Ministry of Health Indonesia · Bandung, IndonesiaIDNObservership ProgramINSPIRE JEC - JEC Eye Hospitals & Clinics Institute for Research and Education · Jakarta, IndonesiaOpen to IMGsIDNSix-Month Fellowship for Ophthalmologists (KIKMI-recognised)Cicendo National Eye Hospital (PMN RS Mata Cicendo) - Ophthalmic Training Center · Bandung, IndonesiaIDNSubspecialty Fellowship ProgramINSPIRE JEC - JEC Eye Hospitals & Clinics Institute for Research and Education · Jakarta, IndonesiaOpen to IMGs

International (multi-country) 4

INTICO Three-Month FellowshipInternational Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship Program · Host-dependent, International (multi-country)Open to IMGsINTIOFF-OF Three-Month Subspecialty FellowshipInternational Ophthalmological Fellowship Foundation - Ophthalmology Foundation (IOFF-OF) · Host-dependent, International (multi-country)Open to IMGsINTIOFF-Retina Research Foundation One-Year Subspecialty FellowshipInternational Ophthalmological Fellowship Foundation - Ophthalmology Foundation (IOFF-OF) · Host-dependent, International (multi-country)Open to IMGsINTSOE Resident Educational Grants (European Observership Visits)European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) · Host-dependent, International (multi-country)Citizens/PR only

Italy 4

ITAScuola di Specializzazione in Oftalmologia (Residency in Ophthalmology)Università degli Studi di Firenze – AOU Careggi · Florence, ItalyITAScuola di Specializzazione in Oftalmologia (Residency in Ophthalmology)Università degli Studi di Palermo – Policlinico Paolo Giaccone · Palermo, ItalyITAScuola di Specializzazione in Oftalmologia (Residency in Ophthalmology)Università degli Studi di Pavia – S.C. Oculistica, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo · Pavia, ItalyITASubspecialty Observership ProgramScientific Institute San Raffaele · Milan, Italy

Malaysia 4

MYSClinical Attachment in Ophthalmology (Observation / Hands-on)University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) · Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpen to IMGsMYSClinical Fellowship and Clinical Observership in OphthalmologyUniversiti Sains Malaysia (USM) - Hospital USM · Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, MalaysiaOpen to IMGsMYSMaster of Ophthalmology (Clinical)Universiti Malaya (Faculty of Medicine / University Malaya Medical Centre) · Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMYSOphthalmology Specialist (Clinical Doctoral/Master) ProgrammeUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Department of Ophthalmology - Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Singapore 4

SGPClinical ObservershipSingapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) · SingaporeOpen to IMGsSGPInternational Fellowship in Global Eye Health (GEH)Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) · SingaporeOpen to IMGsVisa routeSGPNHGEI Clinical Fellowship Programme in OphthalmologyNHG Eye Institute (Tan Tock Seng Hospital / Khoo Teck Puat Hospital) · SingaporeSGPSingHealth Ophthalmology Residency ProgrammeSingHealth Residency / Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) · Singapore

South Korea 4

KORAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - Kyung Hee University Hospital, Department of OphthalmologyKyung Hee University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology · Seoul, South KoreaOpen to IMGsKORInternational Fellowship Program (Observational) - Ophthalmology / Paediatric OphthalmologySeoul National University Hospital (SNUH) · Seoul, South KoreaOpen to IMGsVisa routeKORInternational Observership Program - OphthalmologySamsung Medical Center · Seoul, South KoreaOpen to IMGsKORSeverance International Fellowship (SIF) - Ophthalmology (Paediatric/Neuro, Glaucoma, Cornea, Vitreoretina)Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System · Seoul, South KoreaOpen to IMGsVisa route

Thailand 4

THAClinical Visiting Program in OphthalmologyFaculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University · Bangkok, ThailandOpen to IMGsTHAInternational Clinical Fellowship in OphthalmologyFaculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University · Bangkok, ThailandOpen to IMGsVisa routeTHAOphthalmology Fellowship (Thai Board Subspecialty Training) - Academic Year 2027Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University · Bangkok, ThailandTHASiriraj Scholarship for ASEAN and Developing Countries - Short-Term Observership (Ophthalmology)Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University · Bangkok, ThailandOpen to IMGs

Austria 3

AUTClinical Fellowship / Research Fellowship – University Clinic for Ophthalmology and OptometryMedical University of Vienna (MedUni Wien) / Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien), University Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry · Vienna, AustriaOpen to IMGsAUTObservership - University Department of Ophthalmology and OptometryMedical University of Vienna (MedUni Wien) / Vienna General Hospital · Vienna, AustriaOpen to IMGsAUTSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology and Optometry (Facharztausbildung Augenheilkunde und Optometrie)Kepler Universitätsklinikum, University Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry · Linz, Austria

Japan 3

JPNAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - The University of Osaka Graduate School of Medicine, Department of OphthalmologyThe University of Osaka Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology · Osaka, JapanOpen to IMGsJPNInternational Physician Observership Program (IPOP) - OphthalmologyToho University Faculty of Medicine (Omori Hospital) · Tokyo, JapanOpen to IMGsJPNJapanese Medical Specialty Board Specialist Training in Ophthalmology (national pathway)Japanese Ophthalmological Society (日本眼科学会) / Japanese Medical Specialty Board · Tokyo, JapanOpen to IMGs

Norway 3

NORSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Spesialistutdanning i øyesykdommer)Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health) · Oslo, NorwayNORSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology – General Training Plan, Eye DepartmentStavanger University Hospital (Helse Stavanger), Eye Department · Stavanger, NorwayNORSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology – Training Plan (Utdanningsplan øyesykdommer)University Hospital of North Norway (UNN), Eye Section, Department of Neurosurgery, ENT and Ophthalmology · Tromsø, Norway

Pakistan 3

PAKFCPS-II Ophthalmology Residency ProgrammeSindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS), successor of Liaquat University Eye Hospital · Hyderabad, PakistanPAKIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS)Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS) · Hyderabad, PakistanOpen to IMGsPAKMCPS Ophthalmology Residency ProgrammeSindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS), successor of Liaquat University Eye Hospital · Hyderabad, Pakistan

Bangladesh 2

BGDObservership (Medical Management, Six Subspecialties)Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H) · Dhaka, BangladeshOpen to IMGsBGDShort-Term Fellowship (Cornea, Vitreo-Retina, Glaucoma, Paediatrics, Oculoplasty, Neuro)Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H) · Dhaka, BangladeshOpen to IMGs

Belgium 2

BELAdvanced Master in Ophthalmology (OFTA2MC)UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain), Faculty of Medicine – Brussels Woluwe campus · Brussels, BelgiumBELSpecialized Master in Ophthalmology (MS-OFTA)Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) – Erasme campus · Brussels, Belgium

Colombia 2

COLEspecialización en OftalmologíaUniversidad del Rosario – Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, in agreement with Fundación Oftalmológica Nacional · Bogotá, ColombiaCOLEspecialización en Oftalmología (UNAB – FOSCAL)Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) in partnership with Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander (FOSCAL) · Bucaramanga, ColombiaOpen to IMGs

Ghana 2

GHAFellowship Residency in Ophthalmology – Comprehensive OphthalmologyGhana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) – Faculty of Ophthalmology · Accra, GhanaGHAMembership Residency Programme in Ophthalmology (MGCS Ophth)Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) – Faculty of Ophthalmology · Accra, Ghana

Hong Kong SAR 2

HKGAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - Department of Ophthalmology, University of Hong KongDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAROpen to IMGsHKGCUHK-HKEH-PWH International Ophthalmology Fellowship ProgrammeThe Chinese University of Hong Kong / Hong Kong Eye Hospital / Prince of Wales Hospital · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAROpen to IMGs

Ireland 2

IRLHigher Specialist Training in Medical OphthalmologyIrish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) · Dublin, IrelandIRLHigher Specialist Training in Surgical OphthalmologyIrish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) with RCSI · Dublin, Ireland

Philippines 2

PHLSubspecialty Fellowships (Advanced Cataract; Glaucoma; Medical & Surgical Retina; Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus)East Avenue Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology · Quezon City, PhilippinesPHLSubspecialty Fellowships (Glaucoma; Medical & Surgical Retina)St. Luke's Medical Center, Institute of Ophthalmology · Quezon City / Taguig, Philippines

United Arab Emirates 2

AREOphthalmology Residency ProgramCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi – Graduate Medical Education (Eye Institute) · Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAREOphthalmology Residency ProgramMohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) / Dubai Health · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Argentina 1

ARGCarrera de Especialización en OftalmologíaUniversidad Nacional de Córdoba – Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Secretaría de Posgrado · Córdoba, ArgentinaOpen to IMGs

Bolivia 1

BOLEspecialidad en Oftalmología (Residencia Médica)Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) – Facultad de Medicina, Unidad de Posgrado · La Paz, BoliviaOpen to IMGs

Canada 1

CANOptics, Refraction and Low Vision FellowshipUniversité de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaOpen to IMGs

Chile 1

CHIPrograma de Formación de Especialistas en Oftalmología (Título de Profesional Especialista)Universidad de Chile – Facultad de Medicina · Santiago, Chile

Czech Republic 1

CZESpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Vzdělávací program specializačního oboru Oftalmologie)Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic (Ministerstvo zdravotnictví ČR) · Prague, Czech Republic

Finland 1

FINSpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Erikoislääkärikoulutus, silmätaudit)Finnish university medical faculties (Helsinki, Eastern Finland, Oulu, Tampere, Turku) under Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree 56/2015 · Helsinki, Finland

Greece 1

GRCObservership Program in Different SubspecialtiesOphthalmica Institute of Ophthalmology & Microsurgery · Not stated on official page, Greece

Israel 1

ISRObservership (All Subspecialties)Tel Aviv Medical Center · Tel Aviv, Israel

Lebanon 1

LBNOphthalmology Residency ProgramAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) – Department of Ophthalmology · Beirut, Lebanon

New Zealand 1

NZLAPAO International Fellowship Program (IFP) - Aotearoa New Zealand National Eye CentreAotearoa New Zealand National Eye Centre · Auckland, New ZealandOpen to IMGs

Oman 1

OMAOMSB Ophthalmology Residency Training ProgrammeOman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) · Muscat, Oman

Portugal 1

PRTSpecialist Medical Residency in Ophthalmology (Internato Médico de Oftalmologia)Ministério da Saúde / Ordem dos Médicos – Portaria n.º 187/2024/1 · Lisbon, Portugal

Qatar 1

QATOphthalmology Residency ProgramHamad Medical Corporation (HMC) – Medical Education · Doha, Qatar

South Africa 1

ZAFOphthalmology Registrar Training Programme – MMed (Ophthalmology)University of Cape Town – Division of Ophthalmology (Groote Schuur Hospital) · Cape Town, South Africa

Sri Lanka 1

LKAMD (Ophthalmology) and Board Certification Training ProgrammePostgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo · Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sweden 1

SWESpecialist Training in Ophthalmology (Specialiseringstjänstgöring, ST, i ögonsjukdomar)Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare) · Stockholm, Sweden

Taiwan 1

TWNIOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of OphthalmologyTaipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology · Taipei, TaiwanOpen to IMGs

Türkiye 1

TUROphthalmology Residency (Göz Hastalıkları Uzmanlık Eğitimi)Istanbul Okan University, Department of Ophthalmology · Istanbul, Türkiye

United States 1

USAOphthalmology Inpatient Hospital Medicine FellowshipEmory Eye Center, Emory University School of Medicine · Atlanta, United StatesOpen to IMGsVisa route